Before leaving the sport, Daley plans to fulfill the terms of his contract with EliteXC, which requires him to fight at the organization’s March 29 event that’s co-promoted by Strikeforce. An opponent has not yet been announced.

The fighter hasn’t ruled out a possible return sometime in the future, but he stated that no further announcements will be forthcoming.

Daley’s full message stated:

This is for the fighters, fans, promoters and trolls alike.

As of now i will be stepping down as Cage Rage Champion (British and world), FX-3 Champion and KOTR champion. I vacate all these titles. Futher more i consider my self retired (from all MMA/Thai boxing) as of March 29th. March 29th i will fullfill my contracted commitment for Pro Elite, against a yet un named opponent.

No speculation, No futher annonucments, once i’ve found the path i originally set out on in the Martial Arts, i may return to this SPORT, Maybe 6months-Maybe 6 years, who knows.

The five-year veteran had been considered one of the sport’s most promising 170-lb. fighters. In February 2007 he declined a contract offer from the UFC so he could continue competing in other organizations.